Tequila and Lime Pork Spareribs

I got this recipe from a former neighbor and we love them. These ribs are great on the grill.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1 (3 lb)  rack  pork spareribs
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  cup olive oil
• 4  limes, juice of
• 1⁄2 cup  tequila
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 2  medium  jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1. Season the ribs with salt and pepper.
2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, tequila, onions, garlic, jalapenos and cilantro. Whisk well.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Place the ribs, meat side down, in a glass baking dish. Pour the marinade over the ribs, coating each side completely.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 12 hours), turning every couple of hours.
6. Remove from the refrigerator and bring the ribs to room temperature.
7. Preheat the grill on low.
8. Place the ribs, meat side down, and slow grill the ribs, turning and basting every 15 minutes.
9. Cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
10. Remove from the grill and slice into individual ribs.